September 17, 2009, 9:29AM

The four of us jokingly started calling our group "The Core" as we found ourselves regularly running with each other a few times a week. I'm not sure how it happened - coinciding schedules, gravitational pull, a common addiction for running excruciatingly long distances... but whether it was by cosmic force or chance, I'm glad our alliance came to be.... Full story »

August 13, 2009, 11:20AM

I suppose it's a bit late in the season to announce this event, but every Thursday night during the summer the illustrious Tommy Hart and Richmond Rockets host a Fun Run, which consists of a two loop, three mile run around Clove Lakes Park. Cost is $3, and for this nominal fee you receive a bib number, refreshments, a... Full story »

July 31, 2009, 10:54AM

I am certain there's a hex over my head. A figurative AND literal black cloud that seems to cast nothing but rotten, no-good luck on me, and those who choose to consort with me. This slump has been ongoing for quite some time now, and it seems to pervade all areas of my life. Every time I go to... Full story »

July 14, 2009, 1:25PM

Saturday night I went to the Judas Priest concert with my parents - yea, you read right. My dad has been a hardcore fan forEva and my mom finally wanted to see what all the hype was about. Dad and I had seen Priest in the past, but now Motown Mom was in the mix. Surprisingly, she handled it... Full story »

July 10, 2009, 10:51AM

Not to bite the hand that feeds, but who writes this stuff? Last week it was the Pepper Martin, and this week the Ladder 5 Cross-Country Classic - both write-ups saying nothing but how difficult the courses are. Talk about discouraging. Sheesh - my time will be slower, I'm gonna get a shot to the midsection, there are vicious... Full story »

June 30, 2009, 9:06AM

I needed to grieve. I needed to participate in some kind of ceremony, ritual, where I would be with others who mirrored my sentiments over the unexpected loss of Michael Jackson. A wake of sorts, where I could be sad and celebrate his legacy at the same time. So I went to Harlem. I'd never been to the Apollo,... Full story »

June 26, 2009, 9:24AM

A piece of my childhood has died. Michael Jackson was my first understanding of what it meant to be a fan. He was my first musical obsession, my first crush. His death devastates me. Belief escapes me; the ability to articulate how I feel fails me. It is with heavy heart. He had me at "Billie Jean." I fell... Full story »

June 23, 2009, 12:28PM

June 19, 2009, 9:28AM

Winning some hardware at last week's 5K was the craziest feeling. Part disbelief, part absolute thrill, part hysterical, I completely reveled in the rush. I usually perform decent at these races, but I've never been THAT good; some of these girls run sub 20 minute 5K's. And there is no way I'm touching that. But still, it's a great impetus... Full story »

June 10, 2009, 11:40AM

As a Ranger fan I'm surprisingly pumped that the Penguins have forced a deciding Game 7 in the Stanley Cup playoffs. This means I get to see that much more hockey and that Pittsburgh can still reverse last year's conclusion. Also being that it's the final game of the series, it's guaranteed to play with my emotions and get me... Full story »

June 03, 2009, 5:26PM

The Brooklyn half-marathon ranks up there with my more memorable moments. Not because I ran a PR, but because I felt strong and unstoppable, particularly during those instants when I noticed my feet were burning and my quads were screaming. But I loved it; it was one of my better days, one that was sorely needed. The course started... Full story »

May 31, 2009, 11:13AM

May 29, 2009, 12:36PM

FBook has colloquiated (not a word) this famous status update proposition so much that soon it's just going to read "What's the dilly yo?" I can't wait. So. Due to an overwhelming response to a contemplation of my own, which explicitly stated "i.g. is about to throw herself at a boy..." I had no choice but to blog it. For... Full story »

May 28, 2009, 11:17AM

At this juncture I have to cram in all the hockey I can get before the season is over and we're left with nothing but boring azz baseball. But unfascinatingly, The Red Wings vs. Penguins sounds like the most boring Stanley Cup finals ever - a total snoozer. It's just going to be a rematch of last year's series; the... Full story »

May 27, 2009, 5:06PM

Fleet Week. I know just the mention of it evokes a "Sex and the City" episode and well-worn puns on the word seamen. But it was a sight to behold down at the homeport on Monday - a swarm of buff, uniform-clad men, just willing you to give 'em the once-over. It doesn't get much better than this ladies. Welcome... Full story »